Application & registration fees
- Registration (UK applicants): £120 (non‑refundable).
- Overseas registration (international applicants): £300 (non‑refundable).
- Acceptance deposit on offer of a place: £1,000. £500 of the deposit is credited to the first term's fees and £500 is refunded at the end of the pupil's education with the school (deposit paid by bank transfer / cheque / debit card as indicated on the acceptance form).
Tuition fees (termly) and annual equivalents (2026–2027 academic year)
- Nursery (age 3+): listings show a nursery option and an annual figure of £4,000; the nursery provision and hours are described separately and nursery fees include lunch (exempt from VAT). Parents should note the nursery entry and funding options described below.
- Reception (age 4+): £5,435 per term — annual equivalent (term × 3): £16,305.
- Lower Preparatory (Year 1): £6,290 per term — annual equivalent: £18,870.
- Upper Preparatory (Year 2): £6,755 per term — annual equivalent: £20,265.
- Lower I to Lower III (Years 3–6): £7,280 per term — annual equivalent: £21,840.
- Upper III to Lower IV (Years 7–8): £8,775 per term — annual equivalent: £26,325.
- Lower IV to Upper VI (Years 9–13): £9,050 per term — annual equivalent: £27,150. Note: a compulsory lunch charge of £395 is listed in the fees section in association with senior‑school families (see notes below).
(Annual equivalents above are calculated from the published termly tuition fees multiplied by three terms; the published figures on the school's fees page are termly amounts. This annual multiplication is an arithmetic inference based on the termly pricing model. )
Included items and VAT
- The published termly tuition fees are stated to be inclusive of text books, classroom materials and personal accident insurance. VAT treatment is shown where applicable. In the Junior School most curricular extras and non‑residential trips are included in the fee.
Compulsory lunch and nursery lunch
- Nursery fees include lunch and are exempt from VAT. For the Senior School a compulsory lunch charge of £395 is shown alongside the published termly fee schedule (the published fees page presents the £395 charge in the context of the termly fees).
Other compulsory or regular supplementary fees and typical extras
- Digital device scheme (Senior School, currently UIII–LV / Years 7–10): £190 per term (VAT inclusive).
- Individual music lessons (available from Upper Prep / Year 2): £375 per term (VAT inclusive).
- Before and After School Care (Junior School): available at supplementary cost either ad‑hoc (daily) or at a termly rate.
- EAL / SEN or specialist one‑to‑one provision: charged as recommended and set according to the individual programme.
- Sibling and loyalty discounts: a sibling discount applies where three or more siblings attend concurrently (a discount for the eldest child); a loyalty discount is offered when Junior School pupils progress into Upper III (Year 7).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing cadence: tuition fees are published on a termly basis; invoices for termly fees are issued in accordance with the school's billing cycle. Fees for each term are due and payable as cleared funds before the start of the term to which they relate unless a separate instalment agreement has been made. Supplementary charges (trips, purchases and optional activities) are invoiced separately.
- Payment method(s): the school requires fees to be paid by Direct Debit in advance on or before the first day of each term. A monthly payment option is also available via an approved school fees plan provider (School Fees Plan). The acceptance deposit and other payments may be made by bank transfer, cheque or debit card as shown on the acceptance/registration paperwork; supplementary charges are paid through the school's ParentPay system. Childcare vouchers are accepted for qualifying charges up to the age of five and for qualifying activities.
- Payment by a third party does not release parents from liability unless the school gives express written release. The school may refuse payment from a third party.
Late payment, exclusion and interest on overdue amounts
- Overdue fees: the school may give three days' written notice to exclude a pupil if fees are overdue; exclusion for 28 days in these circumstances will be treated as withdrawal and a term's fees in lieu of notice will be payable. The school may withhold documents, references or property while fees remain unpaid where lawful.
- Interest: the school may charge simple interest on unpaid fees at a rate of 3% per annum above the Bank of England base rate (calculated daily). Parents are also liable for costs incurred in recovering unpaid fees.
Deposits, cancellation and refund rules
- Acceptance deposit: £1,000 on acceptance of a place; £500 is credited to the first term's fees and £500 is refunded at the end of the pupil's education with the school (acceptance form details this arrangement). The deposit is held without payment of interest in the school's deposit account.
- Registration fee: non‑refundable registration fee (see above).
- Cancellation rights and refunds: if the place is offered and accepted entirely at a distance, parents have a limited statutory right to cancel within 14 days of acceptance; in other circumstances the Parent Contract requires a term's written notice or payment of a term's fees in lieu of notice. Fees are not normally refunded for pupil absence due to illness, shortened terms, or temporary school closure, except in genuinely exceptional hardship cases at the Head's discretion. The school offers an optional Fees Refund Insurance scheme (charge under 1% of the termly fee) that provides a proportionate refund of fees in certain circumstances of long‑term absence for illness or injury.
Boarding
- Boarding provision: The Abbey operates as a day school for girls (no boarding provision in current published information). Boarding fees are not applicable.
Fee payment channels and practical notes
- Direct Debit is the standard required method for termly fees (in advance). A monthly instalment facility is available through a third‑party School Fees Plan provider. Deposits and other payments can be made by bank transfer, cheque or debit card where indicated on the registration/acceptance paperwork; ParentPay is used for trips and optional charges. Childcare vouchers are accepted for qualifying charges for ages up to five. Bank account details for acceptance deposits are provided on the acceptance form.
Other administrative or recurring costs to expect
- Uniform and equipment: uniform is required and is charged separately (uniform and personal equipment are treated as additional charges where applicable). Supplementary charges for residential trips, specialist items (musical instruments, sports equipment), exam entry fees for some public examinations, and replacement or damage costs are invoiced separately.
Summary of key published figures (2026–2027 academic year)
- Termly tuition fees: Reception £5,435; Year 1 £6,290; Year 2 £6,755; Years 3–6 £7,280; Years 7–8 £8,775; Years 9–13 £9,050. Nursery and nursery‑related packages are shown with a stated annual figure and are described separately; nursery fees include lunch. Digital device fee £190 per term; individual music lessons £375 per term. Registration: £120 (UK) / £300 (overseas). Acceptance deposit: £1,000 (with the £500 credit/refund arrangement described above). Fees are due termly in advance by Direct Debit; a monthly payment plan is available. Late payment interest and exclusion provisions apply under the Parent Contract.
